Taylor K. Anna B. Yanni P. Ariana B. Abby D. Ryan L.Assigned theme: Religion & Superstition
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How do religion and superstition overlap in the novel? In what way and WHY does Wang Lung's respect to the gods strengthen and weaken at times? How is the element of faith addressed--in a serious or not-so-serious tone in the novel? Examples? What important conversations/thoughts regarding faith/superstition surface in the novel?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How do religion and superstition overlap in current American culture? At what times does individuals' faith strengthen or weaken? How is faith or superstition addressed in our society? What important conversations or publicized situations regarding faith or superstition can you find in current events?
Taylor K. Anna B. Yanni P. Ariana B. Abby D. Ryan L.Assigned theme: Religion & Superstition
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:How do religion and superstition overlap in the novel?
In what way and WHY does Wang Lung's respect to the gods strengthen and weaken at times?
How is the element of faith addressed--in a serious or not-so-serious tone in the novel? Examples?
What important conversations/thoughts regarding faith/superstition surface in the novel?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:How do religion and superstition overlap in current American culture?
At what times does individuals' faith strengthen or weaken?
How is faith or superstition addressed in our society?
What important conversations or publicized situations regarding faith or superstition can you find in current events?